Not all issues need to be assessed by the GP. We have appointments with specially trained clinicians to deal with many issues such as:
Clinics
Advanced Care Practitioner
- New pain/pain management
- Neurological symptoms (dizziness, migraines/headaches, falls/balance issues
- Gynaecology (prolapse, urinary incontinence, inter-menstrual bleeding
- Dermatology (acne, rashes, moles, itching)
- Kidney/liver issues
- Cardiac (fast heart rate, irregular pulse, issues with heart medication, chest pain)
- Abdomen (pain, bowel issues, dietary issues, diarrhoea, acute abdominal issues and chronic abdominal issues.
Nurse
- Contraceptive reviews/depo injections
- Asthma reviews
- Cervical screening
- Ear checks/syringing
- Vaccinations (HPV, men ACWY, shingles, Flu, whooping cough + more)
- Injections (b12, prostrap, zoladex)
Healthcare Assistant
- Long term condition reviews (diabetes & hypertension)
- Blood taking
- Blood pressure reading
- ECG,
- Simple asthma reviews
- Simple contraceptive reviews
- Simple wound care/dressing changes and stitches removed
Minor Ailments
- Cold symptoms
- Constipation
- Lumps and swellings
- Nose and eye issues (sinusitis, hay fever, nose bleeds)
- Throat issues (sore throat, tonsilitis)
- Minor injuries (simple wounds, burns & sprains)
- Rashes
Other Clinics
Breast Clinic
Breast issues/breast lumps
HRT Clinic
HRT reviews and menopause
Implant/Coil Clinic
Insertion and removal of contraceptive implant and coils
First Contact Physiotherapy
Soft tissue injuries, sports injuries, arthritis, muscle issues, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, ankle sprains, back pain, nerve symptoms (pins and needles or numbness).
First Contact Mental Health
Depression awareness and management, anxiety management, relapse prevention, coping skills, risk management, talking therapies.
Social Prescribing
Referrals to support with health and wellbeing (housing and financial worries, getting active, combatting lonliness, building confidence, connecting with local community).
Travel Vaccinations
If you're planning to travel outside the UK, you may need to be vaccinated against some of the serious diseases found in other parts of the world.